How to effectively treat hypertension

Hypertension is a common chronic disease characterized primarily by persistently elevated blood pressure. Effective treatment methods for hypertension include lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapy.

1. Medication therapy is the primary approach in treating hypertension. Commonly used medications include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. These drugs can effectively control blood pressure, but must be taken regularly and in the correct dosage as prescribed by a physician, with adjustments made according to blood pressure levels.

2. Lifestyle modifications include healthy eating, such as following the DASH diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption. Patients should maintain a regular daily routine, ensure adequate sleep, and keep a calm mental state to help maintain stable blood pressure.

Patients should actively cooperate with their doctor's treatment recommendations, regularly monitor their blood pressure, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to effectively control blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications.